Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Most Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in December, though some will receive two checks after not receiving any in November. Social Security benefits are typically disbursed ...

Who knew there were so many categories of cleaning? There's deep cleans, spring cleans, maintenance cleans, garage/attic/basement clean outs — the list really does go on and on. However, two of the ...

String manipulation is a core skill for every Python developer. Whether you’re working with CSV files, log entries, or text analytics, knowing how to split strings in Python makes your code cleaner ...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target ...

I’m a big fan of productivity bursts. Like choosing a task that will take 10 or 12 hours—a task you’ve long been putting off specifically because it will take 10 or 12 hours—and knocking it out in a ...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday despite intense pressure from President Trump for a cut — and votes by two of the central bank’s governors against Jerome Powell’s “wait and ...

Learn what inventory accounting is, how it works, and key methods like FIFO, LIFO, and WAC. Includes real-world examples, tips, and best practices. I like to think of inventory accounting like ...

During the Civil War, both sides used firing squads to kill deserting soldiers. Today, people on death row can choose to die that way in some states. By Jacey Fortin On Friday, for the second time in ...

The acquisition method records company buyouts, merging assets and liabilities. It includes all costs incurred, integrating them into financial statements. Investors analyze these reports to assess ...